Franchise Analyst at PepsiCo

Job Description

Job Description

• Forecasting per country for the SSA FOBO business (including preparation of the forecast models and working with the various franchise managers to gather inputs) {executing actions after receiving input}

• Innovations P&L preparation – gathering inputs { executing actions after receiving input}

• Other adhoc FOBO reporting (DII etc) {executes and prepares report based on inputs received}

• Track status of orders placed by bottlers; forecasts, impact of changes

• Follow up on all outstanding matters

• Support timely, well developed Plans that facilitate the achievement of business objectives

• Support to all functions across BU for Pack Price Strategy, product innovation and initiatives.

• Provide weekly Outlooks to share with Exec team

• Support Franchise team to provide financial perspective in all commercial initiatives.

• Ensure smooth communication with Cork to provide correct financial data and identify risks and opportunities

• Supports presentations

• Ensure the analysis of relevant and reliable financial information for all stakeholders’

• Track year to date performance and by key entity. Understand variances and analyse business drivers of same

• Trend analysis (volume, pricing, costs) to assess accuracy of targets and recommend opportunities for improvement

• Keep track of risks and opportunities to better assess outlook of performance

• Support reinvestments proposals, evaluate impact on PI and Bottler financial performance

• Assist with submissions for MBR & QBR review within the BU and ensure qualitative submission.

• Support consistent delivery of Forecast commitments of Net Revenue, NOPBT & OCF

Qualifications/Requirements

Key Skills/ Experience Required

• FMCG experience

• Knowledge of Franchise is an advantage

• A degree in finance; with sound understanding of other disciplines like sales and supply chain

• Ability to work with desktop load applications such as Microsoft Office

• Knowledge in HFM

• Knowledge of Cockpit and Mosaic advantageous

• Multi country experience; working in Africa advantageous

• Ability to work with multiple stakeholders